释义 |
ar·give I. \ˈärˌjīv, -gīv\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin Argivus, adjective & noun, from (assumed) Greek Argeiwos (whence Greek Argeios) literally, of Argos, from Argos city-state of ancient Greece + (assumed) Greek -eiwos (whence Greek -eios -ive) : of or relating to the Greeks or Greece, especially the Achaean city of Argos or the surrounding territory of Argolis II. noun (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: Latin Argivus : greek; especially : a Greek of Argos |